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WL12 HXU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 113,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front suspension level sensor broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 113,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing inner edge/uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,318 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 106,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 100,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,722 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,367 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,877 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,749 miles

front and rear brake pads are starting to get low

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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WL12 HXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 72,700 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL12 HXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL12 HXU registered?

WL12 HXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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